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PC Basics

This video series goes over a bunch of computer basics that are very useful when working with PCs.

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Moving Files

File Types

Web Browsers

Internet Speeds

Operating Systems

Windows 10 Overview

Windows 10 Sleep Settings

Windows 8 Features

Keyboard Shortcuts

PC Tune Up

Avoiding Viruses

Reboot

Windows Privileges

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Definitions

Restore: The act of downloading your backed up files from our servers to your computer.
Back up: The act of uploading a copy of your files to our servers for safekeeping.
Backup: This is the copy of files that you've backed up to our servers.
InfoCenter: This is the Carbonite user interface on the Windows version of the product.
Carbonite Backup Drive (CBUD): this is your interface into what's in your backup and how you can restore files or remove files from your backup.
Dots: We place colored status dots on your files in order for you to quickly see what's backed up.
Frozen for safekeeping (freeze backup / frozen mode) : This is a state that you can place Carbonite in to let you safely restore your backup. While in this state, no files or changes will be backed up to our servers.

Common Articles

Personal Restore Overview [Windows] [Mac]
Office Restore Overview [Windows] [Mac]
[Server Restore] [Appliance Restore]
Backup Overdue Personal [Windows] [Mac]
Backup Overdue Pro [Windows] [Mac]

Carbonite Support > PC Basics

PC Basics

Moving Files

File Types

Web Browsers

Internet Speeds

Operating Systems

Windows 10 Overview

Windows 10 Sleep Settings

Windows 8 Features

Keyboard Shortcuts

PC Tune Up

Avoiding Viruses

Reboot

Windows Privileges

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